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EK55 VRE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,355 mi
Last recorded197,355 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 197,355 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2022 197,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 185,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 169,692 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 169,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in front wheels

Fail 10 Jan 2011 105,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in front wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,322 miles

Front number plate cable tied on to bumper

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 80,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate cable tied on to bumper

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,697 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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EK55 VRE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK55 VRE registered?

EK55 VRE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is EK55 VRE safe to buy?

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